Michigan Contacts
State Agency Responsible for Providing Services to the Developmentally Disabled
Under this program the state financially supports local Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs) who provide a host of treatment and support services for persons with developmental disabilities. The CMHSPs are operated under Chapter 2 of the Mental Health Code - Act 258 of 1974 as amended. There are 49 CMHSPs throughout Michigan.
Employment opportunities for workers with developmental disabilities are overseen by two agencies in Michigan. The first program resides in the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Capitol View Building
201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: (517) 373-3740
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch
State Agency Responsible for Overseeing Employment Opportunities for the Developmentally Disabled
The Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), a division of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, provides career services to people with a range of disabilities, including developmental disabilities. The MRS also works with the CMHSPs. Traditionally, CMHSPs provided employment services in local sheltered workshops, but increasingly employment opportunities are being provided through supportive employment and community integration programs. In 1998, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Department of Community Health jointly developed supported employment guidelines to maintain standards and promote consistency across the state.
201 N. Washington Square
4th Floor, P.O. Box 30010
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 373-3390
(517) 335-7277 (Fax)
800- 605-6722 (Toll Free)
888- 605-6722 (Toll Free TTY)
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd
Sheltered Employment
Sheltered workshops in Michigan are now called Community Rehabilitation Organizations. These organizations are charitable or not for profit. They are contracted by the local Community Health Services Programs (CMHSPs).
Competitive Employment
Since the mid-1980s, individuals with significant developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness have been proving their abilities and potential to contribute in the workplace through supported employment. Supported employment means a job in a typical business with support services, such as a job coach or natural supports. Supported employment occurs within an integrated, natural work setting where people without disabilities are also employed. In 1998, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Department of Community Health jointly developed supported employment guidelines to maintain standards and promote consistency across this statewide, collaborative effort.
Health and Safety
The state also offers the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) which assists employers and employees by providing set of criteria designed to evaluate and recognize outstanding safety and health management systems. MVPP participants implement safety and health management systems that provide protections beyond what is required by MIOSHA standards.
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154_11407_15317_15353-36138,00.ht ml
The MIOSHA Act also encourages employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards voluntarily. The on-site consultation program offers assistance to employers in achieving compliance with occupational safety and health standards.
Consultation Education & Training Division
7150 Harris Drive
P.O. Box 30643
Lansing, MI 48909-8143
Or call: 517-322-1809
Fax: 517-322-1374
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154_11407_15317_37852,00.html
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1974 protects not only the private sector, but also the public sector for state and local government employees. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA Act) No. 154 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended provides job safety and health protection for Michigan employees. Employees and employee representatives who believe that an unsafe or unhealthful working condition exists have the right to request an inspection. To contact MIOSHA by mail:
Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration
P.O. Box 30643
7150 Harris Drive
Lansing, MI 48909-8143
Complaint Hotline: 1-800-866-4674
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/miosha
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Other avenues for reporting abuse and neglect include:
Department of Human Services
7109 W. Saginaw, First Floor
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 373-0007
HOTLINE: 800-996-6228
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Adult_Protective_Services_157202-7.p pt
Office of Recipient Rights at 800-854-9090 (if problem is in relation to services received at local CMHSP)
Any suspect case of abuse for any Department of Community Health program must be reported to the Program Investigation Section. The Program Investigation Section has the authority to report abuse referrals to the Office of Attorney General, Health Care Fraud Division.
Any individual who suspects the presence of abuse within the Department of Community Health's programs may report the suspicion by calling:
Capitol Commons Center Building
400 South Pine, 6th Floor
Lansing Michigan 48909
Phone: 866-428-0005
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch?0,1607,7-132-2946_24247_67447,00.html
Protection and Advocacy
An additional source of information for citizens with developmental disabilities is the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.
Lewis Cass Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 517-334-6123
TDD: 517-334-7354
Fax: 517-334-7353
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941_4868_4897-14614,00.html
The protection and advocacy of citizens with developmental disabilities is provided by the Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services Inc. (MPAS). Among the MPAS's programs is the Protection and Advocacy for People with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program which assists people with developmental disabilities by pursuing allegations of abuse and neglect and pursuing legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies to assure protection of rights and access to services and benefits.
4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500
Lansing Michigan 48911-4263
Phone: 800-288-5923
517-487-1755
Fax: 517-487-0827
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service - Livonia Office
29200 Vasser Blvd, Suite 501
Livonia, MI 48152-2116
Phone: 800-414-3956
248-473-2990
Fax: 248-473-4104
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service - Marquette Office
129 West Baraga Avenue, Suite B
Marquette, MI 49855-4644
Phone: 906-228-5910
Fax: 906-228-9148
Web: http://www.mpas.org/HomePage.asp